An elite party is a party whose membership is restricted to certain no tables or important personalities in the society. It is a party whose leadership avoids being too influenced
A mass party is any political Institutions, which attempts to unite all the elements of the society in its demand for power. It seeks to broaden its support among the
The purposes and functions of elections in the political systems include the Clarification of Issues, Selection of Candidates for Public Office, Peaceful Transfer of Power, Political Participation and Communication.
The term 'suffrage' is often used interchangeable with franchise. Nevertheless, they both mean the same thing. Suffrage or franchise is the right or privilege granted by the state to members
Universal adult suffrage is sometimes called unlimited suffrage or unlimited franchise. It means that every citizen who has reached the age of maturity has the right to vote. In practice,
Absolute majority in any form of geographical representation. It means that a candidate is elected if he secured more than 50% of the total votes cast in an election. To
The functions and Powers of a government are usually defined by the constitution of the state. The basic functions of government are as follows - Maintenance of Law And Order,
Thus government as a process or the art of governing refers to the way public business is carried out. In carrying out public business, there is the need for the
Stages of Elections - Election is the act of electing candidates to represent the people of a given country in the Parliament, the executive and possibly into the other arms
An Electoral Commission is a body responsible for organising and conducting elections in a political system. It can also be seen as an independent and impartial body responsible for conducting
The Lagos Constitutional Conference was held in Lagos in 1958 as a followup to the London Conference of 1957. The major issues discussed and resolved at the conference included the
The state and the government, for obvious reasons, perform similar functions. The major functions of the state are as follows: - Maintenance of Law and Order
Why Do We Study Government? - After this, a students of Government may not find it difficult to answer the question: why study Government? Nevertheless, the study of Government is
To many students of Government, the state is esoteric, or at best abstract. It is seen as something hanging in the air with no relevance to the needs and aspirations
Government as an institution of the state may be defined as a machinery established by the state to organize the state, manage it’s affairs and administer it’s functions and duties. It
Characteristics Of Good Government - Government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a State.
The main features of the 1979 constitution of Nigeria second republic included the following - Promotion of National Unity, Introduction of Presidential System of Government, National Assembly, The Judiciary and
The 1979 republican constitution which came into effect on 1st October, 1979 was the first post-military constitution in Nigeria. The constitution was prepared and promulgated by the Murtala/Obasanjo Federal Military
The 1989 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was unique in many respects. Unlike previous ones, the 1989 Constitution was never fully implemented. In other words, it did not
Advantages & Disadvantages of 1989 Constitution In Nigeria
SubjectsPros & Cons, Government & Politics, History Studies
SubjectsPros & Cons, Government & Politics, History Studies
Advantages and Disadvantages of 1989 Constitution Of Federal Republic Of Nigeria – 3rd Republican Constitution
Features of the Third Republican – 1989 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria
Merits & Demerits of 1999 Constitution In Nigeria
SubjectsPros & Cons, Government & Politics, History Studies
SubjectsPros & Cons, Government & Politics, History Studies
Advantages and Disadvantages of 1999 Constitution Of Federal Republic Of Nigeria – 4th Republican Constitution Merits of 1999 Constitution Of Nigeria The arguments in favour of the 1999 Constitution include
Under the 1999 Constitution, Nigeria remains a federation with three different levels of government, namely, federal, state and local governments.
The 1999 Constitution which ushered in the Fourth Republic of Nigeria came into force on 29th May, 1999. It is perhaps the most criticised constitution in the political history of
Features of Lyttleton Constitution - The political crises that hit the country in 1953 created regional and ethnic animosities, which eventually led to the eventual breakdown of the Macpherson Constitution
Lyttleton Constitution of 1954 | Features, Merits & Demerits
SubjectsHistory Studies, Government & Politics
SubjectsHistory Studies, Government & Politics
Lyttleton Constitution - The political crises that hit the country in 1953 created regional and ethnic animosities, which eventually led to the eventual breakdown of the Macpherson Constitution and the
MacPherson Constitution of 1951 | Features, Merits & Demerits
SubjectsHistory Studies, Government & Politics
SubjectsHistory Studies, Government & Politics
In any discourse of the background to the Macpherson Constitution of 1951, it is important to revisit the problems of the Richards Constitution. The Richards Constitution was rejected by the
Richards Constitution of 1947 | Features, Merits & Demerits
SubjectsHistory Studies, Government & Politics
SubjectsHistory Studies, Government & Politics
The Richards Constitution which took its name from Sir Arthur Richards (later Lord Milverton), the then Governor of Nigeria, came into effect on 1st January, 1947. But the constitution itself
Advantages & Disadvantages of Clifford Constitution of 1922
SubjectsHistory Studies, Government & Politics
SubjectsHistory Studies, Government & Politics
Advantages and Disadvantages of Hugh Clifford Constitution The system of government introduced as a result of the amalgamation of 1914 created sharp divisions between British officials and educated Nigerians on
Clifford Constitution of 1922 | Features, Merits & Demerits
SubjectsHistory Studies, Government & Politics
SubjectsHistory Studies, Government & Politics
Clifford Constitution of 1922 - The system of government introduced as a result of the amalgamation of 1914 created sharp divisions between British officials and educated Nigerians on one hand,
As a result of the acceptance of the Lord Lugard Amalgamation Report by the British Government, the Northern and Southern Provinces were joined together to form Nigeria on 1st January, 1914.
Constitutional Conference In Nigeria (London, 1953 & Lagos, 1954)
SubjectsGovernment & Politics, History Studies
SubjectsGovernment & Politics, History Studies
Constitutional Conference In Nigeria - The political crises that hit the country in 1953 created regional and ethnic animosities, which eventually led to the eventual breakdown of the Macpherson Constitution
The Nigerian Constitutional Crisis (Self-government, 1956)
SubjectsHistory Studies, Government & Politics
SubjectsHistory Studies, Government & Politics
The Nigerian constitutional crisis at the centre was precipitated by a motion for "self-government in 1956” tabled in the House of Representatives on 31st March, 1953 by Mr. Anthony Enahoro,
Eastern Regional Crises of 1953 - As a result of the Eastern Regional elections of 1951, the NCNC formed the government of the region and Mr. Eyo Ita, the Deputy
Nationalism in the African context may be defined as the struggles by Africans to free themselves from foreign rule, and to determine, after independence has been won, their own future.
Sir Ahmadu Bello was one of the greatest Nigerian nationalists and, perhaps the most forceful Nigerian politician of the 1950s and early 1960. A great grandson of Uthman dan Fodio, the
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe "Zik" Benjamin, a foremost nationalist and statesman was born at Zungeru in Northern part of Nigeria in 1904. At the time of his birth, Azikiwe’s father was
Herbert Macaulay Samuel Heelas was born in Lagos on 14th November, 1864. He was the seventh child of Reverend Thomas Babington Macaulay and Abigail Macaulay (daughter of Bishop Ajayi Crowther).
Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo was born at Ikenne, Ogun State on 6th March, 1909. He had his early education at Ikenne and Abeokuta before proceeding to Wesley College, Ibadan.
The Northcrn Elements Progressive Union (NEPU) was formed in 1949. It was a breakaway faction of the Jamiyar Mutanen Arewa (JMA). NEPU was dissatisfied with the JMA’s conservative and gradualist